High Court refuses cannabis maker's without-notice injunction over rival's product guide

Sweeping relief that delivers the whole outcome unsuited to an urgent, unopposed application

Russell McVeagh’s Edward David Crook to join High Court as a judge

He will start sitting in Auckland on 24 August 2026

High Court strikes out claim for ‘vexatious’ damages of $2.7bn in citizenship case

Judge finds claim against state officials unintelligible, moot, time-barred

High Court orders liquidation of six companies in group with ‘unsustainable business model’

Judge appoints liquidators upon finding Rangiora-based group insolvent

Copeland McAllister’s Hannah Goddard-Coles cautions clients against using AI

The ensuing complications could drive dispute resolution costs up, the senior associate says

Bell Gully flags algorithmic collusion, AI-enabled cartel conduct as competition law challenges

The firm’s report warned businesses to watch out for heightened scrutiny from regulators

Former Chapman Tripp CEP Nick Wells joins Waitangi Tribunal alongside Rick Witana

They take the places of Dr Paul Hamer and Basil Morrison, respectively

New Zealand Court of Appeal clears union's jurisdiction challenge for hearing

The vice president's exit does not settle who can review such governance decisions

Copeland McAllister’s Hannah Goddard-Coles shares the Coroners Court’s influence on her legal career

The senior associate was motivated to “make a meaningful impact”

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The ensuing complications could drive dispute resolution costs up, the senior associate says

The senior associate was motivated to “make a meaningful impact”

The corporate lawyer explains why he returned to the law

HGM's Mark Heine on going from GC to CEO

The corporate lawyer discusses the sudden move that led to him running a tech business

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UK trial halts over witness’ AI use, Court of Appeal judges flag regulation concerns

The complainant in the case was found to have prepared for court with AI-generated documents

UK trial halts over witness’ AI use, Court of Appeal judges flag regulation concerns
American Bar Association criticizes US administration official’s social media posts against judges

The official’s choice to refer to the judges by name jeopardized their safety, the ABA said

American Bar Association criticizes US administration official’s social media posts against judges
International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor pushed out over misconduct claims

Nazhat Shameen Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang will remain the leaders of the prosecutor’s office

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor pushed out over misconduct claims
Toy company takes Trump back to court over new tariffs

Spice company Burlap and Barrel and watch retailer Collective Horology filed a suit as well

Toy company takes Trump back to court over new tariffs
New UK prime minister Andy Burnham replaces David Lammy with non-lawyer in lord chancellor post

Burnham elevated Ellie Reeves to attorney general and named new solicitor general

New UK prime minister Andy Burnham replaces David Lammy with non-lawyer in lord chancellor post

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Kirikiriroa to host world's first International Indigenous Judges Conference

Judge Warren spotlights Māori legal pioneers as global peers set to share views on law and culture

Mai Chen on a career that matters, the future of cultural intelligence and AI in law

The work Mai is doing on Asian parties and the courts is not just about access to justice, but also about ensuring a just outcome

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

Defining success in the TMT legal field – with Anchali Anandanayagam of Hudson Gavin Martin

Uncover critical insights into the landscape of TMT law and the key role that technology plays in the field